Talk Better
A former TEDx producer and current speechwriter on speaking, storytelling, and getting stage-ready.
SPEECHWRITING STAGE PRESENCE MARKETING YOURSELF
5 tips to give better wedding toasts
Most of us at some point in our lives need to give a wedding toast. So, how do you get it right? Having seen a LOT of them, here are my best tips.
What speechwriting and dating have in common
Finding a speechwriter is like dating: You want to work with someone who gets you. Someone who thinks you're smart and funny. Someone you genuinely look forward to talking to.
7 words that can break your TEDx talk
These are the 3 little pieces of writing that decide whether anyone actually watches the talk you're about to spend a year of your life preparing.
7 tricks: How TEDx speakers learn their talks
The most useful thing anyone ever told me about giving a talk is "you don't need to memorize it, you need to learn it.” Here’s how to get there.
3 tips to be a better panelist
There are good panelists and bad panelists. Here’s how to make sure you’re remembered as being one of the good ones!
DON'T "kill your darlings." Try this instead.
If you've ever taken a college writing class, you've probably heard the advice: Kill your darlings. I recommend using this phrase instead.
How to nail your TEDx audition
Watch this two-minute video for tips on how to nail your TEDx audition.
Why TED-style communication works everywhere (not just on the Red Dot)
Whether you're pitching an idea, addressing your board, or trying to convince your teenager to clean their room, TED-style communication works everywhere.
How do TEDx teams evaluate applications?
As a former TEDx Producer, and current Artistic Director of one of the biggest TEDx events in the country, I get this question all the time: How do you pick your speakers?
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